Regarding your previous repair:
• That repair's strength relies on about 1/8" of hull-thick epoxy on its edges (not real strong) and a 1" tape that gets thinned by sanding.
Stronger still, would be a 2" tape epoxied to the back edges, leaving a 1-inch "halo" all around. To conform the "halo" to the hull, tape polyethylene film, saran wrap, or a grocery bag—with the printed side out—to support the "halo" directly adjacent to the hole that was cut. Coat with resin, insert, and proceed as you did. Details here:
"Arthrosopic Surgery" on Sunfish | SailingForums.com
That's not a repair I'm familiar withAny thoughts on that deck/hull joint? Can it be fixed with filler without cementing the trim in place? Warm regards, Whitecap
I think the idea L&VW is suggesting is the 'ground out" area around the repair may be too thick, NOT allowing for enough build up of new glass to fully support the "patch". Typically you would grind down the edges to almost a point...like a WIDE knife blade. That would allow of several layers of fiberglass cloth to cover the repaired seam, even if the existing fiberglass is very thin. Two layers of cloth ought to be sufficient for this hull, while resin (even with filler) basically has no strength on its' own. It's the cloth that has the strength and the resin is the "glue".
And lastly...adding extra layers on the inside, only make it stronger, without worries of the repair (on the inside), not maintaining a smooth surface like the outside, but rather being thicker and "humping up" where the new glass is applied. Hence... fiberglassing on BOTH sides is most desirable...but not always easily doable in all cases, without excessive "surgery" ;-D
While it's not impossible to add length to a mainsheet and halyard, my neighbor's Sunfish had a mainsheet that only allowed the boom to extend to 90º to the hull. There were times I'd like to have had three more feet of mainsheet.
Ya gotta start with something!So, L&VWs.......Is this the kit I should get to rig up my sunfish?
The above deal is 43 bucks.
-Whitecap
And, since you will be a beginner, I think, it makes sense to totally focus on the sailing.Peace and quiet is the beauty of sailing. The sound of rushing water is better than any Jimmy Buffett and singing about cheeseburgers.
And, since you will be a beginner, I think, it makes sense to totally focus on the sailing.
This makes a lot of sense to me.And, since you will be a beginner, I think, it makes sense to totally focus on the sailing.
no they are all different being natural...like snowflakes. Lol!! It's a sponge....pick one!! :-DPs- are all natural sponges the same? Anyone recommend one over another?